Career Counseling Therapists in San Diego, CA

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Michelle Davison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Are you noticing that unresolved trauma from the past is affecting you now, negatively impacting your life and relationships? My clients are those who recognize that talk therapy alone will not solve their current issues. They recognize that a holistic approach to healing is essential to living a life that feels more free and aligned. My clients are usually curious about, or already utilizing holistic healing modalities and want support & tools to reduce their current mental health symptoms.
Are you noticing that unresolved trauma from the past is affecting you now, negatively impacting your life and relationships? My clients are those who recognize that talk therapy alone will not solve their current issues. They recognize that a holistic approach to healing is essential to living a life that feels more free and aligned. My clients are usually curious about, or already utilizing holistic healing modalities and want support & tools to reduce their current mental health symptoms.
(858) 519-8002 View (858) 519-8002
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Olivia Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hi, I'm Olivia! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, CA. I provide evaluation, intervention, therapy, and supportive counseling services statewide via telehealth. I adopt a Systems Theory and utilize a holistic approach when conducting therapy services. I understand that an individual's presenting problems can be a result of various factors in that individual's life. Such factors may include: Identity, social environment, economic class, health, and spirituality. Together with this perspective, I use a variety of evidenced-based therapeutic modalities in treating each client's individualized needs.
Hi, I'm Olivia! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, CA. I provide evaluation, intervention, therapy, and supportive counseling services statewide via telehealth. I adopt a Systems Theory and utilize a holistic approach when conducting therapy services. I understand that an individual's presenting problems can be a result of various factors in that individual's life. Such factors may include: Identity, social environment, economic class, health, and spirituality. Together with this perspective, I use a variety of evidenced-based therapeutic modalities in treating each client's individualized needs.
(510) 372-0380 View (510) 372-0380
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Amanda L Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Online Only
Hi! We are currently accepting clients at the Comprehensive Counseling Center. We focuses on helping clients find balance, generate alternative solutions, and change direction toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life. It is my belief that lasting change occurs though utilizing a meaningful therapeutic relationship. I cannot wait to join you in this journey towards a balanced and meaningful life.
Hi! We are currently accepting clients at the Comprehensive Counseling Center. We focuses on helping clients find balance, generate alternative solutions, and change direction toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life. It is my belief that lasting change occurs though utilizing a meaningful therapeutic relationship. I cannot wait to join you in this journey towards a balanced and meaningful life.
(858) 333-4709 View (858) 333-4709
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Francine M Martinez
Psychologist, PhD
San Diego, CA 92127
I have worked in educational circles throughout my career and have grown to appreciate the constant re-defining we do throughout our life.
My objective in therapy is to assist clients regain a sense of balance and well-being that brings with it a sense of personal empowerment. As adults we all have life challenges, whether it be the loss of a loved one, ending of a marriage/relationship, or the challenges of work and parenting. I see myself as a guide to help you to once again feel in control of your life.
I have worked in educational circles throughout my career and have grown to appreciate the constant re-defining we do throughout our life.
My objective in therapy is to assist clients regain a sense of balance and well-being that brings with it a sense of personal empowerment. As adults we all have life challenges, whether it be the loss of a loved one, ending of a marriage/relationship, or the challenges of work and parenting. I see myself as a guide to help you to once again feel in control of your life.
(858) 376-7935 View (858) 376-7935
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Susan K Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
San Diego, CA 92121
My goal is to help people put their life back on track! Eating, weight and body image issues can derail a person's focus and purpose. Healing from the inside out and the outside in releases a person from the tyranny of perfection. Learning to put food and feelings into proper perspective is a realistic and achievable goal.
My goal is to help people put their life back on track! Eating, weight and body image issues can derail a person's focus and purpose. Healing from the inside out and the outside in releases a person from the tyranny of perfection. Learning to put food and feelings into proper perspective is a realistic and achievable goal.
(858) 943-4727 View (858) 943-4727
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Daniel Fernandez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults (12-30 years old), who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, career stressors, trauma, relationship conflict, and substance use.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in San Diego, California. Life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind of emotions, changes, and challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where adolescents and young adults (12-30 years old) can explore their thoughts and build resilience. With a blend of warmth, empathy, and practical tools, I support clients in managing anxiety, navigating relationships, and finding their unique paths in a complex world. Together, we’ll work to build confidence, cope with stress, and foster self-discovery—so they can thrive both now and in the future.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults (12-30 years old), who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, career stressors, trauma, relationship conflict, and substance use.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in San Diego, California. Life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind of emotions, changes, and challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where adolescents and young adults (12-30 years old) can explore their thoughts and build resilience. With a blend of warmth, empathy, and practical tools, I support clients in managing anxiety, navigating relationships, and finding their unique paths in a complex world. Together, we’ll work to build confidence, cope with stress, and foster self-discovery—so they can thrive both now and in the future.
(619) 815-8129 View (619) 815-8129
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Connie Cain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130
Do you feel stuck with feelings of anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles? Maybe exhausted, stressed or stuck with the same negative thoughts weighing you down. Challenges can seem overwhelming, and we may not know where or how to initiate changes to get better. We will identify what you are struggling with and using evidence-based tools, implement change, and strengthen your ability to cope and grow. I’ll help you overcome barriers, find balance, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Do you feel stuck with feelings of anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles? Maybe exhausted, stressed or stuck with the same negative thoughts weighing you down. Challenges can seem overwhelming, and we may not know where or how to initiate changes to get better. We will identify what you are struggling with and using evidence-based tools, implement change, and strengthen your ability to cope and grow. I’ll help you overcome barriers, find balance, and create meaningful, lasting change.
(858) 924-0267 View (858) 924-0267
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Wendy Salazar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I utilize a holistic approach to address issues and bring about deep healing of the mind/body/spirit. We can work together to resolve your relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting problems, low self-esteem, spiritual issues, grief, or any other difficult life experience that you may be dealing with. I am here to provide you with a safe, empathetic space in which to share and discover the meaning in the suffering that you've been experiencing in order to be able to heal from it on a deep level and improve your life.
I utilize a holistic approach to address issues and bring about deep healing of the mind/body/spirit. We can work together to resolve your relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting problems, low self-esteem, spiritual issues, grief, or any other difficult life experience that you may be dealing with. I am here to provide you with a safe, empathetic space in which to share and discover the meaning in the suffering that you've been experiencing in order to be able to heal from it on a deep level and improve your life.
(858) 215-1958 View (858) 215-1958
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Natalie Rice-Thorp
Psychologist, PhD
San Diego, CA 92108
I believe that all people deserve to live authentic, fulfilling lives. Every individual has a great capacity for growth and change. My evidence-based approach to therapy utilizes a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework with an emphasis on recovery within one’s own value system. Depending on your goals, we may integrate other therapies and techniques (such as PE and MBCT) to reduce symptoms and promote healthy change. Working together, we will determine the treatment plan that is best suited for you. It is always an honor to be able to provide the expertise and guidance needed during this process.
I believe that all people deserve to live authentic, fulfilling lives. Every individual has a great capacity for growth and change. My evidence-based approach to therapy utilizes a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework with an emphasis on recovery within one’s own value system. Depending on your goals, we may integrate other therapies and techniques (such as PE and MBCT) to reduce symptoms and promote healthy change. Working together, we will determine the treatment plan that is best suited for you. It is always an honor to be able to provide the expertise and guidance needed during this process.
(619) 853-3332 View (619) 853-3332
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Holly Siegrist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Online Only
I also offer academic advising, career counseling, and financial planning support.
I encourage your personal growth and you getting in touch with your inner strengths. I combine cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential-humanistic, and transpersonal therapy approaches. I specialize in dream analysis and lucid dreaming therapy. I facilitate your thoughts and ideas emerging, and help you manifest your goals.
I also offer academic advising, career counseling, and financial planning support.
I encourage your personal growth and you getting in touch with your inner strengths. I combine cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, existential-humanistic, and transpersonal therapy approaches. I specialize in dream analysis and lucid dreaming therapy. I facilitate your thoughts and ideas emerging, and help you manifest your goals.
(619) 943-2806 View (619) 943-2806
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Kecia Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting clients to be the authors of their own lives. My focus areas of practice are group work, individual and family sessions, management, residential & school settings, and outpatient clinical experience. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting clients to be the authors of their own lives. My focus areas of practice are group work, individual and family sessions, management, residential & school settings, and outpatient clinical experience. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
(341) 232-3184 View (341) 232-3184
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Stephanie Dunnick
Psychologist, PsyD
San Diego, CA 92127
Healing begins…now. Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals navigating trauma and stress. Life doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with pressure, loss, and moments that leave us unsteady. If you’ve experienced trauma or find yourself overwhelmed by stress, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping individuals heal from the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress. I work from a place of empathy and clinical expertise, blending therapeutic approaches that are tailored to the individual’s needs.
Healing begins…now. Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals navigating trauma and stress. Life doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with pressure, loss, and moments that leave us unsteady. If you’ve experienced trauma or find yourself overwhelmed by stress, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist committed to helping individuals heal from the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress. I work from a place of empathy and clinical expertise, blending therapeutic approaches that are tailored to the individual’s needs.
(858) 951-6075 View (858) 951-6075
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Cynthia Valentine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
No more self criticism, no more self doubt- stop avoiding and learn how to face fears and what hurts the most with compassion and respect. Therapy is about making real connections. No scripts, no quick fixes—just deep, meaningful work to help you be yourself again. Anxious and overwhelmed doesn’t have to be the default mode. Riding the waves of life can be done with confidence and self respect, not worry. If you’re grieving, I can help you honor the loss and make the impossible transition to living the future you didn’t plan.
No more self criticism, no more self doubt- stop avoiding and learn how to face fears and what hurts the most with compassion and respect. Therapy is about making real connections. No scripts, no quick fixes—just deep, meaningful work to help you be yourself again. Anxious and overwhelmed doesn’t have to be the default mode. Riding the waves of life can be done with confidence and self respect, not worry. If you’re grieving, I can help you honor the loss and make the impossible transition to living the future you didn’t plan.
(619) 598-1539 View (619) 598-1539
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Claudia Covarrubias
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who takes a client-centered approach to therapy, which means I tailor therapy to fit you, not the other way around. I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be real, reflect deeply, and begin to understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in new ways. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, build healthier coping tools, and help you reconnect with your strengths, values, and voice. This is your time and your space. I'm here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to create the life you want to live.
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who takes a client-centered approach to therapy, which means I tailor therapy to fit you, not the other way around. I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be real, reflect deeply, and begin to understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in new ways. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, build healthier coping tools, and help you reconnect with your strengths, values, and voice. This is your time and your space. I'm here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to create the life you want to live.
(626) 876-3552 View (626) 876-3552
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Dr. Christina M. Charlotin
Psychologist, PsyD
San Diego, CA 92123
Growth can take many forms in one's life such as: improved relationships, improved sense of self, transition across barriers, achievement of goals, career success, reduction of painful/unwanted symptoms, etc.
I'm assertive in my therapeutic process. I hold my clients accountable and point out patterns that create and maintain unwanted habits, thoughts, emotions, behaviors or outcomes. I have a very goal oriented approach to therapy, I place a higher value on creating measurable progress as opposed to spending extended time deeply developing insight around past.
Growth can take many forms in one's life such as: improved relationships, improved sense of self, transition across barriers, achievement of goals, career success, reduction of painful/unwanted symptoms, etc.
I'm assertive in my therapeutic process. I hold my clients accountable and point out patterns that create and maintain unwanted habits, thoughts, emotions, behaviors or outcomes. I have a very goal oriented approach to therapy, I place a higher value on creating measurable progress as opposed to spending extended time deeply developing insight around past.
(213) 500-9543 View (213) 500-9543
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Danielle Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My job is not to judge or give advice.
You're not going crazy- you're doing the best you can under crazy circumstances. I offer compassionate, open-minded therapy in Louisiana and California. My focus is to understand things from your perspective and work with you as a team to identify and meet your goals for growth. I know from personal experience that finding a therapist can be overwhelming- especially when you need one. The good news: just being here means you're on the right track. To get you started, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation, so reach out. Even if we aren't the right fit, I'll try to refer you to someone who might be.
My job is not to judge or give advice.
You're not going crazy- you're doing the best you can under crazy circumstances. I offer compassionate, open-minded therapy in Louisiana and California. My focus is to understand things from your perspective and work with you as a team to identify and meet your goals for growth. I know from personal experience that finding a therapist can be overwhelming- especially when you need one. The good news: just being here means you're on the right track. To get you started, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation, so reach out. Even if we aren't the right fit, I'll try to refer you to someone who might be.
(619) 825-2414 View (619) 825-2414
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Jorge Briceno
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Mr. Briceño is a therapist who values depth, presence, and intentionality in his work. He was drawn to this field through a desire to better understand himself and support my immediate family through difficult experiences, and that curiosity continues to guide how he practices today, His professional journey has included working with individuals across the lifespan and life circumstances from ages 4-106. This has shaped his respect for resilience and the complexity of human experience. Those experiences reinforced his belief that therapy is most effective when it is grounded in empathy, reflection, and genuine human connection.
Mr. Briceño is a therapist who values depth, presence, and intentionality in his work. He was drawn to this field through a desire to better understand himself and support my immediate family through difficult experiences, and that curiosity continues to guide how he practices today, His professional journey has included working with individuals across the lifespan and life circumstances from ages 4-106. This has shaped his respect for resilience and the complexity of human experience. Those experiences reinforced his belief that therapy is most effective when it is grounded in empathy, reflection, and genuine human connection.
(619) 361-8196 View (619) 361-8196
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Kelsey Barbieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The same painful beliefs and negative patterns keep replaying in your life over and over. Things get better for awhile, only for it all to return. You feel stuck in this cycle, always wondering when the other shoe is going to drop. Never feeling fully secure. You’ve tried ignoring the issue, pushing it down, screaming at it and nothing has worked. It continues to creep in. Chipping away at your self esteem & self worth. Affecting so much of your life and your ability to trust, not only others but yourself. You don’t just want relief, you need it. You need to find a way to truly move on.
The same painful beliefs and negative patterns keep replaying in your life over and over. Things get better for awhile, only for it all to return. You feel stuck in this cycle, always wondering when the other shoe is going to drop. Never feeling fully secure. You’ve tried ignoring the issue, pushing it down, screaming at it and nothing has worked. It continues to creep in. Chipping away at your self esteem & self worth. Affecting so much of your life and your ability to trust, not only others but yourself. You don’t just want relief, you need it. You need to find a way to truly move on.
(442) 281-9585 View (442) 281-9585
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Selam Gebrekristos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from various parts of the globe, encompassing diverse cultural backgrounds and a wide range of perspectives on topics such as individual and couples therapy, parenting, marriage, dating, sexuality, gender identity, self-esteem, and spirituality/religion.
Welcome! As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist holding a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I bring over 15 years of extensive experience in the field. I firmly believe in the significance of having a compassionate listener who embraces individuals just as they are, free from any form of judgment. In my practice, I offer clients a nurturing and accepting space where they can comfortably delve into the challenges that hinder them from achieving their desired lives.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from various parts of the globe, encompassing diverse cultural backgrounds and a wide range of perspectives on topics such as individual and couples therapy, parenting, marriage, dating, sexuality, gender identity, self-esteem, and spirituality/religion.
Welcome! As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist holding a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I bring over 15 years of extensive experience in the field. I firmly believe in the significance of having a compassionate listener who embraces individuals just as they are, free from any form of judgment. In my practice, I offer clients a nurturing and accepting space where they can comfortably delve into the challenges that hinder them from achieving their desired lives.
(323) 615-2369 View (323) 615-2369
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Nora Abbou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92110
Do you ever wonder, "how did I get here"? We all experience seasons in our life of feeling stuck, which can often breed hopelessness. Many of us take on codependent patterns characterized by people-pleasing, shame, anxiety, depression, and feelings of worthlessness. This can feel scary and confusing, keeping us in our 'stuckness'. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples struggling with these challenges and hardships, often inherited through long-standing relationships with narcissistic personalities.
Do you ever wonder, "how did I get here"? We all experience seasons in our life of feeling stuck, which can often breed hopelessness. Many of us take on codependent patterns characterized by people-pleasing, shame, anxiety, depression, and feelings of worthlessness. This can feel scary and confusing, keeping us in our 'stuckness'. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples struggling with these challenges and hardships, often inherited through long-standing relationships with narcissistic personalities.
(619) 272-1886 View (619) 272-1886

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